Designates October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day" in New Jersey.

AJR143

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 143

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman� SHANIQUE SPEIGHT

District 29 (Essex and Hudson)

SYNOPSIS

���� Designates October 11 of each year as �Perimenopause
Day� in New Jersey.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

���� As introduced.

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A Joint
Resolution

designating October 11 of
each year as �Perimenopause Day� in New Jersey.

Whereas,
�
Perimenopause is the time during which a woman�s body makes the natural
transition to menopause, often beginning about eight to 10 years before
menopause; and

Whereas,

�Perimenopause is a natural process caused by the gradual decline of ovary
function and estrogen production, during which ovulation may become erratic, the
menstrual cycle may lengthen, and flow may become irregular before a woman�s
final period; and

Whereas,

�Common symptoms can last for a few months to many years and may include:�
irregular periods or skipping periods; periods that are heavier or lighter than
usual; hot flashes; vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex; urinary urgency;
sleep problems; changes in mood; and depression; and

Whereas,

�Perimenopause is a lesser known stage of the menopause process and individuals
may not realize that the symptoms the person is experiencing are associated
with perimenopause and may instead attribute the symptoms to ageing, stress,
anxiety, and depression, which may result in the delay of appropriate treatment
from health care professionals; and

Whereas,
�
October 11 is recognized as �World Perimenopause Day� with the purposes of
educating people about mental health and the early signs of perimenopause and
supporting women going through perimenopause who may feel lost; and

Whereas,

�It is altogether fitting and proper for the State of New Jersey to designate
October 11 of each year as �Perimenopause Day� in order to support women going
through perimenopause, to raise awareness of the realities of perimenopause and
the available disease management options, and to combat stigma and
misinformation concerning perimenopause; now, therefore,

����
Be It
Resolved
by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1.� October 11 of each year is
designated as �Perimenopause Day� in order to support women going through
perimenopause, to raise awareness of the realities of perimenopause and the available
disease management options, and to combat stigma and misinformation concerning
perimenopause.

���� 2.� The Governor may annually
issue a proclamation recognizing October 11 as �Perimenopause Day� and call
upon public officials and residents of the State of New Jersey to observe the
day with appropriate activities and programs.

���� 3.� This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

���� This joint resolution
designates October 11 of each year as �Perimenopause Day� in New Jersey.

���� Perimenopause is the time
during which a woman�s body makes the natural transition to menopause and often
begins about eight to 10 years before menopause.� Perimenopause is a natural
process caused by the gradual decline of ovary function and estrogen
production, during which ovulation may become erratic, the menstrual cycle
lengthens, and flow may become irregular before a woman�s final period.� Common
symptoms can last for a few months to many years and may include:� irregular
periods or skipping periods; periods that are heavier or lighter than usual;
hot flashes; vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex; urinary urgency; sleep
problems; changes in mood; and depression.

���� Perimenopause is a lesser
known stage of the menopause process and individuals may not realize that the
symptoms the person is experiencing are associated with perimenopause and may
instead attribute the symptoms to ageing, stress, anxiety, and depression,
which may result in the delay of appropriate treatment from health care
professionals.

���� October 11 is recognized as
�World Perimenopause Day� with the purpose of educating people about mental
health and the early signs of perimenopause and supporting women going through
perimenopause who may feel lost.� It is altogether fitting and proper for the
State of New Jersey to designate October 11 of each year as �Perimenopause Day�
in order to support women going through perimenopause, to raise awareness of
the realities of perimenopause and the available disease management options,
and to combat stigma and misinformation concerning perimenopause.